How the Fed will determine when to hike interest rates – DailyFX Tips & Picks June 1, 2015 IT WILL be an interesting week for those trying to figure out the Fed’s next move, and consequently for those trading dollars (as higher rates should increase demand for the greenback). Core personal consumption expenditures (PCE), non-farm payrolls, and the unemployment rate are all released. It’s these measures the Fed tries to control by raising [...]
The tech changes every office needs: Get rid of fixed desks and invest in meeting room management June 1, 2015 Insisting on traditional desks and not quantifying use of space will hit your business financially. Companies are facing a real headache trying to make the most of their space and turn it into a modern, workable office. With the cost of space continuing to rise, it is vital that they can make every inch [...]
Remote working: Ensuring an easy ride when employees work from home May 31, 2015 Even if they can sort the trust issue, there are still some key legal considerations for employers. We have become information junkies. The web is booming, thousands of apps come into being each month, and we have constant entertainment feeds to read and video clips to watch. And now, information has turned inwards – [...]
Who owns ideas in the workplace? May 28, 2015 There are several grey areas, but employers can take steps to stop staff lifting material. The film The Social Network dramatises the story behind the setting up of Facebook. Early in, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, played by Jesse Eisenberg, is asked by fellow Harvard students the Winklevoss twins to help them set up a [...]
Looking for a career change? Try an executive MBA May 27, 2015 An executive MBA can be a demanding experience. Typically taking one or two years, often costing eyewatering sums of money, and offered as full or part-time courses by business schools, these degrees are seen as a vital platform for experienced professionals to make the leap into more senior positions. But they may also be [...]
When healthy workplace competition goes wrong May 27, 2015 Uniting against a common enemy in the workplace is not a productive business strategy. Most reality TV shows transfix us by pitting competing teams against each other for a finite reward. It makes for great viewing, but when employees come together against a mutual enemy in the workplace, can it drive progress or is [...]
Cameron has won over Britain’s entrepreneurs – now he must deliver May 27, 2015 THE Conservative Party’s victory at the General Election was good for entrepreneurs. Prior to it, 71 per cent of entrepreneurs in our Leap 100 poll, made up of the leaders of some of Britain’s most promising companies, were backing the Tories, versus just 6.6 per cent who wanted an Ed Miliband-led Labour Party. Elsewhere in [...]
The right credit card can slash holiday costs: Air miles cards are popular but fees and rewards vary considerably May 26, 2015 Competition has become fierce among credit card providers and many are having to raise their stakes when it comes to perks for new customers. Air miles are the latest area of growth for credit card companies. While they may not have the best annual percentage rates (APRs), these cards will act as an extension [...]
How can bosses become social media-savvy? May 26, 2015 Don’t let fear of criticism stop you from speaking out online. Chief executives who use social media can boost their company’s reputation, better connect with employees, and establish a media profile, according to a recent report by Weber Shandwick. But while most companies now have a corporate social media presence, bosses have been slower [...]
US interest rate hike: Are emerging markets in for a bumpy ride? May 25, 2015 Developing economies are better prepared to withstand higher US interest rates. A slowdown in global trade and investment growth, as well as a fall in commodity prices are dominating the outlook for emerging economies. Major central banks – notably China, India, Indonesia and Turkey – have focused on cutting interest rates to shore up [...]